The Canadian Commissioner of Patents published a decision rejecting a patent application by an artificial intelligence system and naming the AI as an inventor. No one is surprised. This refusal aligns with a global judicial trend rejecting AI inventorship.Read More
As a patent agent and founder of Perpetual Motion Patents, I spend most of my time helping startups figure out what’s worth protecting and how to protect it. But I’ve always believed that intellectual property isn’t just for lawyers and inventors. It’s a tool for anyone with ideas and ambition. That’s why I jumped at...Read More
Jack Dorsey recently sparked debate by posting the statement: “delete all IP law”. Elon Musk responded, “I agree”. Their terse, unpunctuated twitten has ignited discussions about intellectual property (IP) laws, particularly in the context of AI and copyright. Consider the implications for protecting your innovations.Read More
An important U.S. court has ruled merely using generic machine learning does not constitute a new or useful process. This is a reminder that you need to be cunning in your patent strategy often looking out a decade to where the law will be.Read More
The next intake of the CanExport Innovation program starts September 2nd 2025. Eligible Canadian organizations can receive up to $75,000 per project, covering up to 75% of eligible costs including expenses for IP protection. Consider if your organization can benefit from using this money to grow your products offerings and sales.Read More
Public disclosures can jeopardize a startup’s patent rights under “absolute novelty” regimes. You can use disclosures and other publication tactics to prevent others from patenting. It is important to understand use IP hygiene while still promoting your company.Read More
Know when a discount on patent costs isn't a discount. The USPTO is stepping up enforcement against applicants who falsely claim small entity or micro entity status to receive fee discounts. What are these fee discounts, and do they apply to you? What are the risks?Read More
The federal and provincial governments offer substantial contributions to eligible companies to offset their costs in Intellectual Property. Perpetual Motion Patents can help you apply for these competitive programs.Read More
The Paris Convention establishes a "right of priority" that provides you with a window to file subsequent applications in other member states. Knowing the deadlines other parts of the treaty is key to an IP strategy.Read More
